Macon County property record for 1277 Highgate Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,492 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres (50,965 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,800,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,442 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7530323971 |
| Primary APN | 7530323971 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,492 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,246 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,246 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,246 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,246 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,965 sqft (1.17 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Deck Area | 498 sqft |
| Patio Area | 498 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 158568 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1277 HIGHGATE RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BENCHMARK SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | BENCHMARK SUBD |
| Legal Tract | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Macon County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 CUMBERLAND DR, CARROLLTON, GA 30117-3504 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20245220 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43 / 1923 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00M34/1703 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,191,240 (-) Land $250,000 Building $1,941,240 | $2,191,240 (-) Land $250,000 Building $1,941,240 | |
| 2025 | $2,191,240 (-) Land $250,000 Building $1,941,240 | $2,191,240 (-) Land $250,000 Building $1,941,240 | |
| 2023 | $6,442.00 | $2,191,240 Land $250,000 Building $1,941,240 | $2,191,240 Land $250,000 Building $1,941,240 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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